Properties Magazine October 2017 : Page 81

Specializing in all aspects of Metal Framing, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings and Flooring Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Restoration Society PEERING INTO THE PAST Shown in 1911, the mansion was built by Cleveland architect and sculptor Levi Scofield for his family in 1898. Coon Restoration & Sealants, JERA Contractors, and architects Weber Murphy Fox. At this point, the mansion was thought to be structurally sound, the stone block walls plumb and the original slate roof remarkably stable. Since that first assessment in 2015, saving the Scofield Mansion has become a community effort. Lyons gave the property to the Cuyahoga County Land Bank, which will hold the property while our expanding team stabilizes and works on a redevelopment plan. Thus far, a great deal of work has been completed. Leading the effort is Jim McCue of Coon Restoration and Joe DiGeronimo of Precision Environmental. Precision has been incredible in its work to clean out Scofield, which was filled with debris, and to remove asbestos. Coon has sta-bilized walls and installed SecureView window clear-boarding material gen-erously donated by the company. 1st Choice Roofing has “droned” the roof of the structure and patched the double-gutter system to prevent further water infiltration. First Energy has removed 10 mature trees too close to the man-sion. Oswald Companies’ Design and Construction Group spent a morning broom-cleaning the building in anticipa-tion of public tours. Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, a non-profit community development entity, will now lead the effort to find a use for the mansion and a partner to bring it to life. Justin Fleming, director of Real Estate Services, is our energetic and capable leader. All manner of donated services will gladly be accepted should you desire to be part of this endeavor. Potential tenants and/or developers are also welcome to inquire! The big idea is that the worst eyesore in a challenged Cleveland neighborhood will be transformed into a beautiful and useful historic site. The aforementioned companies are in the business of restoring Cleveland landmarks. In this instance, they have donated their time and special-ized services to secure the future of the Scofield Mansion, one of only 10 remain-ing Scofield buildings to our knowledge. We greatly appreciate their smarts, dedi-cation and generosity. Now we look to the future and wonder what could Levi’s mansion become? What type of new use would add value to this neighborhood, helping its residents? How can more Clevelanders take in the views to downtown and the lake? Please consider joining us by donating money or services to save this important landmark. And certainly, speak up, if you are inter-ested in leasing or developing the Scofield Mansion. You will be glad you did. P Kathleen H. Crowther is president of the Cleveland Restoration Society, a local partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She can be reached at kcrowther@clevelandrestoration.org or at 216.426.3105. DESIGN/BUILD TENANT & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ARCHITECTURAL TRADES SUBCONTRACTOR At ICON INTERIORS, our goals and values are consistent with all clients: deliver quality work, on time and on budget. We strive to exceed every client’s expectations and form a lasting partnership. Our standards will ensure a flawless project every time. 2150 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 glenn@iconwcf.com www.iconwcf.com SERVING ALL OF NORTHEAST OHIO 216.713.2383 www.propertiesmag.com 81